The Khawlin[1] had in the land of Khawlan[2]
an idol called 'Amm-Anas[3]. They were wont to set
apart a portion of their livestock property and land products and
give one part to it and the other to God. Whatever portion of the
part allotted to 'Amm-Anas made its way to the part set aside for
God they would restore to the idol; but whatever portion of the
part consecrated to God made its way to the part allotted to the
idol they would leave to the idol.

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They were a clan of the Khawlan called al-Adim[4]
who are al-Usum[5]. Concerning them die following
verse was revealed, "Moreover they set apart a portion of the
fruits and cattle which he hath produced, and say, 'This for God'
- so deem they - 'And these for our associates.' But that which
is for these associates of theirs, cometh not to God; yet that
which is for God, cometh to their associates. Ill do they judge[6].

"Through the grace of God I testified that Muhammad
Is the Apostle of Him who reigneth above the Heavens;
And that Zacharias and his son John [8]
Have worshipped Him with acceptable and meritorious works[9];
And that which standeth by the dam in the valley of Nakhlah[10]
And those who worship her are removed from truth, hopelessly lost[11]."